The tricks and tips below come from a combination of former McDonald's workers who spilled the beans with crafty money-saving ways pulled together by our friends over at moneysavingexpert.com .

They'll completely change the way you order next time you're at McDonald's.

1. Customers have much more choice than the menu suggests

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Every McDonald's employee knows practically anything can be added to the burgers - after all, the ingredients are already in the kitchen.

For example, you could order sweet chilli sauce on a cheeseburger, cheese on a McChicken Sandwich...you get the idea.

2. Treat bus tickets like golden tickets

Make sure you keep hold of your old bus tickets as they often have vouchers on the back which can get you a burger such as a Big Mac and chips or a drink for £1.99.

3. The best way to ensure you get the best service

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Every McDonald's is tested each month by a secret shopper and all staff are warned about them coming into the restaurants.

A secret shopper orders a medium meal and always asks for a receipt, so when you're next in McDonald's ordering a meal this size ask for the receipt and you'll not only get a fresh meal but service with a smile too.

4. Feel like Selects? Opt for a wrap instead

A Chicken Selects meal can be an expensive one relative to other options on McDonalds' menu but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy them, especially with this hack which can save you £1.30.

By ordering a £1.99 wrap of the day completely plain you can get two crispy chicken strips and chips and still make the saving.

5. Take advantage of its student offer

McDonald's offers students a free cheeseburger, McFlurry or a Mayo Chicken.

This means if you go with a student you could get either of these items for absolutely nothing. So you could order chips with it and have a meal for 99p (if ordering medium chips).

6. Lose the ice

When ordering at the till make sure to request no ice in your drink as this could mean you get around 20% more drink than if ice is added.

Jordon Cox from the Money Saving Expert team shows how this is possible here.